Timid Shelter Dog's Reaction To Being Adopted Is Beautifully Over-The-Top

Be still our hearts!

When his new family approached his cage on December 10, Benny the pit bull looked a little nervous.

Although Saving Carson Shelter Dogs, a Facebook page that advocates for pups at a high-kill shelter in Los Angeles, said Benny "captured the hearts of everyone who stopped by his kennel," this time the little guy hung back, seemingly shy.

Benny's visible joy and affection for his forever family is the perfect reminder that the animals we adopt give us just as much as we give them.

This special little guy captured the hearts of everyone who stopped by his kennel. He hit the jackpot when this beautiful family chose to take him home. Thanks for all you SHARING, checkout his FREEDOM WALK filled with lots of jumps and tail wagging! Happy life sweet BENNY <3PHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/511316932374279/?type=3&theaterJukin Media Verified (Original)* For licensing / permission to use: Contact - licensing(at)jukinmediadotcom

Get involved at your local shelter or bring home your own adorably excitable pup with the help of the ASPCA's resource list. If Benny's any indication, it'll be one of the best decisions you ever make.